Minimalism is one of the trends in architecture and design, which is gradually gaining popularity in Russia. Laconic, "easy" for perception and life, minimalism is more typical for business-class houses. Simple forms, flat roof, minimum decorative elements, a combination of light plaster and wood are perhaps the main criteria by which you can recognize a house in the style of minimalism. Most interesting projects presented in our selection.

Project of a house with two spacious terraces ""

The light facade of the residential part of the house is tinted with a gray block technical premises. At first sight simple elements finishes due to the combination of different materials (textures), levels and lighting (at night) create a unique image of the project, focused on living a family of 3-4 people.

On the second floor there is a master bedroom with an area of ​​22.27 sq.m. with its own dressing room and two children's rooms of 15.71 sq.m. Each room has access to spacious terraces, which in the warm season can become a continuation of the house: here you can take out a children's play and sports area, place sun loungers and a soft corner for family tea parties.

House project for a narrow section ""

Finished project in modern style minimalism for narrow section- a rarity. AT this case, on an area of ​​198 sq.m. managed to arrange a spacious kitchen with an "island", a living-dining room, a garage for 2 cars and 3 bedrooms, the main one of which is 20.1 sq.m. has its own dressing room (5.3 sq.m.) and bathroom (7 sq.m.), as well as access to a spacious terrace (42.9 sq.m.). The latter is located above the garage, has a rectangular shape and is not limited by a canopy in the basic project, which means that it can easily compensate for the lack of land area. Here you can put a children's pool, a trampoline, "close" the perimeter with small thujas and create that very private corner that will definitely not be visible to neighbors.

Project of a house with a fitness zone ""

Houses made in the style of minimalism are characterized by high functionality of layouts. The absence of bay windows and other architectural delights that form complex shapes interior spaces, allows all rooms to be used as efficiently as possible. Moreover, it is in minimalistic style projects that even a non-architect can easily "see" the design principle "from particular to general", when, in accordance with the life scenario of a particular family, a harmonious inner space, and only then the facade is equipped.

Project of a house with a winter garden ""

The first thing that distinguishes the project from analogues in the style of minimalism is a large glass area: it gives airiness to the house and allows you to harmoniously fit into any countryside environment that will be reflected in the windows on the facade. Fully glazed winter Garden on the second floor with an area of ​​28.1 sq.m. located on the second floor above the garage and serves as the basis for this concept.

The project of a one-story house ""

The project of the house in warm colors is designed on one level and does not even have an attic. All 3 bedrooms, a kitchen (16.4 sq.m.) with a storage room (6.1 sq.m.), a dining-living room (58 sq.m.) with a fireplace, a garage for 2 cars and two bathrooms are located on the square 206 sq.m. A large terrace overlooks the backyard, where you can drink coffee in the morning and have a candlelit dinner in the evening.

Project of a house with a pool ""

Two-storey house with an area of ​​463 sq.m. designed in such a way that a small pool can be easily placed in the courtyard. And although in Russia not every summer pleases with constant warm weather, some customers not only lead a sports lifestyle up to swimming in the hole, but can also afford such a luxury as their own swimming pool on the site, under open sky.

The project of a three-story house ""

Alicante is one of the few projects of two- and three-story business-class houses, where two isolated rooms are designed on the ground floor at once, which can be used as a bedroom for the older generation, a guest room, an office, a gym or an additional rest room for family members. Three more bedrooms are located on the second floor, and one of them (the master's room) has its own bathroom, individual dressing room and, most importantly, access to a spacious loggia.

Project of a house with a fitness room ""

Light spacious modern house in the style of minimalism with radius walls, an abundance of columns, terraces, non-standard windows and other subtle decorative delights that form the overall look of the cottage. A project with high-quality 3D visualization is one thing, but photographs of a built house are quite another. You can see the implementation of the project by clicking on .

The project of a one-story house ""

The project of a 4-bedroom house with a garage for 2 cars, a kitchen-living room with a bar counter is located on an area of ​​203 sq.m. Compact and without internal stairs, the project will appeal to older families.

Project of a house with a garage for 2 cars ""

The original decoration of the main facade - internal staircase to the second floor, the glazing and illumination of which create the image of a "lighthouse in the night". The abundance of balconies and a spacious terrace, an open-air pool and a snow-white tone in the facade decoration make the house look like a resort. Elegant and festive, functional and individual - the project will be in demand by lovers of minimalism who follow trends in architecture.

All projects of houses in the style of minimalism can be viewed.

Every day, country houses in the style of minimalism are in great demand. But the described style can be present not only in the interior of the house, but also in architecture and even in makeup. So minimalism is most likely a way of life in which there is lightness combined with comfort and practicality. There are numerous options for projects of houses in the style of minimalism, so let's dwell on each of them separately.

Project #1

This is a one-story house, which is made in a modern style. It has a garage that can fit 2 cars. Its total area is 166 m2, and the living area is 111 m2. The roof is made at a slope of 3 degrees.

One-storey house in a minimalist style 166 m2

When constructing the structure, they used cellular concrete or ceramic blocks. Overlapping of monolithic type. For the arrangement of the roof, a PVC membrane is used. But what is the best way to cover the roof wooden house, and how to do it right, this will help to understand

Project #2

This home has a side garage. In general, the building retains the shape of a cube, which makes it more diverse. The living room has a non-linear perimeter, thanks to which it looks great from the side of landscape design. Since the house and garage are located in a corner, this will naturally connect the design of the open-type terrace with nature. The project also provides for a garage from which you can immediately get into the house.

Size 126 m2 with garage

The total building area is 126 m2, and the living area is 102 m2. The roof is made at a slope of 3 degrees. For the construction of walls, cellular concrete or ceramic blocks are used. Overlapping of monolithic type. For the arrangement of the roof, a PVC membrane is used. But what the roof structure of the roofs of private houses looks like can be seen in this

Project #3

This project involves the construction of an elegant modern house in the style of minimalism, which is equipped with a pitched roof. The facade has an original design, and due to panoramic glazing, the house is filled with daylight. At first glance, the house may seem too bulky. But this is far from being the case, since the building seems to “hover” over the site.

All necessary premises located on the first floor. There is a spacious daily area, which has access to an open terrace.

But the night zone includes 3 bedrooms, utility block. It is he who adjoins the garage room. There is also access to the garden, which is located in one of the bedrooms. The project has provided everything that is required for a comfortable stay of a large family.

With pitched roof

The total area of ​​the house is 167 m2, and the living area is 119 m2. The roof is made at an inclination of 15 degrees. When erecting walls, cellular aerated concrete and ceramic blocks are used. Overlapping of monolithic type. For the arrangement of the roof, ceramic tiles, metal tiles or cement-sand tiles are used.

Project №4

This house is built in a modern style. Equipped with a large garage and a terrace, which is located on the second floor. The total area of ​​the building is 191 m2, and the living area is 153 m2. The slope of the roof is 2 degrees.

Minimalist house with garage and terrace

When erecting walls, ceramic or silicate blocks are used, as well as cellular concrete. Overlapping of monolithic type. When arranging the roof, a PVC membrane is used. And here's what the house looks like hipped roof, and how to build it, this video will help you understand

It will also be interesting to look at how a house made of timber with an attic and a bay window looks like:

Project #5

This is a one-story practical design, which is made in the style of minimalism. modern design and with a flat roof. The house is designed from 2 blocks. For exterior finish two types of material are used - gray stone and milky white plaster. To balance the finishes are used wooden panels. Done, which will fit perfectly into the open landscape.

Two-storey house of 2 blocks in the style of minimalism 132 m-2

The project clearly defines the day, night and economic zones. The day room is visually combined with the terrace. There is also a kitchen with pantry and access to the dining room. There is a fireplace in the center of the dining room. On the left side there are 3 bedrooms and a bathroom. One of the bedrooms has a bathroom and a dressing room. On the left side of the hallway is an auxiliary room. One of the advantages of this project is the large windows. Thanks to them, it is possible to get an atmosphere of freedom in an open area and fill the house with an abundance of light.

The total building area is 167 m2, and the living area is 134 m2. The roof is made at an inclination of 7 degrees. When building walls, cellular concrete or ceramic blocks are used. Overlapping of monolithic type. When arranging the roof, a PVC membrane is used. What are the projects one-story houses with a bay window and a terrace, you can see in the photo

Project #6

This project involves the construction of a one-story house, made in the style of minimalism. It has a flat roof structure and an extensive glazing area. Through exclusive design solutions it is possible to combine blind frontal facades into one whole and panoramic glazing. Thus, the privacy of the house and garden is achieved.

With extensive glazing in a minimalist style 103 m-2

The interior of the house is represented by a common area. There is a living room and a forge, as well as 3 bedrooms. this layout allows you to give the owners real comfort and privacy. As an addition to the house there is an open terrace. It has a fairly large area, so it can accommodate the whole family and even guests. And the presence of a double fireplace will allow you to heat the entire building and get a delicious barbecue.

Project №7

This one-story house is made in the style of minimalism. It is perfect for both seasonal and year-round living. It contains everything you need for a comfortable existence. Its total area is 149 m2, and the living area is 120 m2. The roof is made at a slope of 3 degrees. When building the walls of the house, cellular aerated concrete or ceramic blocks are used. Overlapping of monolithic type. For the arrangement of the roof, a PVC membrane is used.

With a slope in the style of minimalism 149 m-2

Minimalism in architecture is gaining more and more popularity in recent years. Its main idea is functionality and conciseness, rejection of excesses, heaps of details, pretentiousness. To some, it seems too cold and uncomfortable, while others, on the contrary, appreciate it for its originality and simplicity. Houses in the style of minimalism do not require expensive finishes, but at the same time they always look spectacular and expressive, and also fit perfectly into the natural landscape.

Minimalism has a lot in common with styles such as hi-tech and loft:

• the predominance of straight strict lines and regular shapes;
• conciseness in decoration;
• large glazing area;
• restrained colors;
• spacious interior layout.

Such houses are very different from traditional residential buildings in their appearance, and therefore they are chosen mainly by people who are creative, self-confident, not prone to hoarding and appreciating personal space. Despite the conciseness of the buildings, the development of projects requires an impeccable sense of style and high skill from the architect - without this, creating an attractive atmosphere in such a structure will not work.

Architecture

AT architectural plan these houses are very different. There are structures in the form of large cubes, elongated parallelepipeds, complex structures of several modules. Buildings are characterized by different levels, the presence of niches and ledges, and asymmetry. Roofs are most often flat or gable without overhangs and also asymmetrical. Presence welcome open terraces, and it can be located immediately on several sides of the house or encircle it with a narrow ribbon. The foundation is usually low, the plinth, if present, has a discreet monochromatic finish.

materials

Traditionally, minimalism combines natural and artificial materials- wood, concrete, glass, stone, metal. Brick is widely used for building walls. concrete blocks, frame steel structures, as well as aerated concrete and ceramic blocks. Finishing materials are also quite diverse: planken, composite panels, artificial and a natural stone, ceramic tile, corrugated board. In most projects, these materials are combined with white or light-colored plaster. For roofing, the most common option is PVC membranes and corrugated board.

Window

The larger the glass area, the better. Many projects include panoramic windows, glass partitions and walls, there are options with glazed gables and roofs. If this simple windows, then they should be larger than standard ones, with a minimum number of jumpers, or even without them at all. The shape of the windows is only rectangular, no arches, round or figured openings. There are also no platbands, shutters, figured lattices, stained-glass windows and any other decor. The maximum that is allowed is tinted windows from the sun and the presence of roller shutters.

Color design

Minimalism is characterized by muted colors close to natural: warm woody, sandy, beige, dark green. But the basis of the palette is white and gray, which are present in almost every project. The colors are combined in various options, as a rule, 2-3 shades in one house, although monochrome finishes are also common. Bright colors and contrasting combinations are unacceptable here, even as an accent.

Varieties of minimalism

The ideas of minimalism gained popularity very quickly, but even many supporters of the style consider it too strict and cold. Thanks to attempts to make it more comfortable, two directions arose at once - soft minimalism and eco-minimalism.

Soft minimalism is characterized by softer lines, warm tones and pleasant textures. There are still the same restrained forms and lack of decor, but the house seems much more comfortable and attractive. The decoration is dominated by wood, stone and plaster in the most different combinations, as well as metal and plastic with imitation of natural textures. The basis of the color palette are beige, sand and White color a, which are shaded in dark gray and dark brown.

Eco-minimalism involves the use of natural, environmentally friendly clean materials for the construction and decoration of houses. The basis is natural stone and wood of various species, and complement them decorative plaster, ceramics, glass. On the roofs of such houses are often installed solar panels and create green lawns. Buildings in the style of eco-minimalism are in perfect harmony with the surrounding landscape, and the color scheme additionally includes delicate shades of emerald green, light green, and pale blue.

There are two more interesting varieties of style - Scandinavian and Japanese minimalism. They fully comply with the general concept, but at the same time they have unique ethnic features. In Scandinavian minimalism, colorful elements and more contrasting combinations are allowed; wood of various textures predominates in the decoration. Because of this scandinavian houses seem more comfortable even in such an ascetic design.

Japanese minimalism is characterized by very simple shapes and monochrome finishes. Residential buildings very compact, correct rectangular shape. Zoning is done with wood paneling, partitions made of glass, lath finishes made of metal. Colors: white, dark gray, all shades of wood. When arranging such buildings, an important role is given to lighting, which is mounted around the perimeter of openings, cornice overhangs, and the lower part of the walls.

Minimalist home decoration

For finishing in a minimalist style, you can use a wide variety of materials: planken, WPC panels, corrugated board, plaster, textured fiber concrete panels and others. The choice depends only on your financial capabilities and preferences. One of the most practical options is a combination of concrete surface and wood cladding.

An example of a combination of wood paneling with plastered surfaces

Most residences are made of brick or block, not concrete, so to get the right texture, you need to choose a finish that mimics concrete. Thanks to the diversity modern materials, it will not be difficult to do this. For example, consider the facade cladding with Knauf cement aquapanels and finishing plaster for concrete.

Cement slab "Aquapanel". outdoor

facade cement panels- this is a ready-made basis for any finish. They are used in the arrangement of ventilated facades, they are distinguished by a perfectly flat surface, so that the walls do not need to be carefully leveled for painting or plastering. These panels are mesh-reinforced sheets with a core of Portland cement and light mineral filler.

Technical characteristics of aquapanels

Concrete-like stucco is very often used in minimalist, hi-tech and loft finishes. It is great for outdoor work, as it is resistant to moisture and high frost resistance. The most popular brands: Loft-Beton, Novacolor, Concret Art, Prof Decor.

Preparatory stage

The first step is to dismantle the gutters, cornices, platbands, facade decor, if any. After that, the walls are inspected for damage, the quality of the old coating is checked. If the house was plastered, and visible defects not on the surface, you need to lightly tap on the plaster with a hammer: a sonorous sound - the coating is strong and reliable, deaf - you need to clean everything off and plaster again. Masonry joints must be treated with a steel brush to identify possible voids.

Further, the detected defects are eliminated with the help of cement mortar: cracks are expanded and sealed, empty seams, recesses and chips on the surface are filled. Small protrusions and tubercles are easy to remove with a grinder with a grinding nozzle. After the repair mortar has dried, the walls are cleaned of dust and applied primer composition. If the walls absorb too quickly, it will be necessary to prime in 2-3 layers to provide high-quality protection against moisture.

Lathing installation

Aquapanels are attached to the crate, so there is no need to additionally level the walls with plaster. After the primer layer has dried, you can immediately begin to install the guides. Suitable for framing metal profiles, and wooden beam. When choosing the second option, make sure that the lumber does not have serious defects and is well dried.

Step 1. At the corner of the wall, mark a vertical line with a plumb line and mark on it the attachment points of the guides every 40 cm. The same marking is performed on the opposite corner of the wall.

Step 2 Holes are drilled according to the marking, dust is blown out, dowels are inserted. Next, the first timber is applied to the wall, baited with self-tapping screws, set vertically, if necessary, using wooden linings. After making sure that the beam is located correctly, fix it with self-tapping screws until it stops. The second corner beam is also mounted.

Step 3 A cord is pulled along the top and bottom edges between the corner guides to make it easier to align the remaining elements of the crate. The intermediate bars are fastened in increments of 50 cm. Having completed the installation of the crate, the verticality of the structure is checked again to avoid distortions of the skin.

Panel fixing

For the installation of aquapanels, you will need galvanized self-tapping screws, a level, a screwdriver, mounting spacers 3-5 mm thick. You can cut the material with a jigsaw, a circular saw and even a mounting knife, since the panels are cut quite easily.

Step 1. The first panel is applied in width to the crate from the corner, leveled along the bottom edge, then horizontally. They are screwed to the bars with screws in increments of 25 cm - first they are fixed in the center, then they move to the edges.

Step 2 When installing the second panel, be sure to leave a gap of 3 to 5 mm wide, for convenience, you can insert a piece wooden lath appropriate thickness. All subsequent panels are attached in the same way.

Installation of aquapanel sheets

Advice. If a last page it is necessary to cut it, it is laid on a flat surface, a cut line is marked with a pencil, a level or a flat rail is applied to it, and it is forcefully drawn with a knife edge. Having cut the reinforcing layer on the front side, the panel is broken along the formed edge and the mesh is cut on the reverse side.

Step 3 Begin the installation of the second row. The vertical seams in the covering should not match, so the first panel should be cut in half. Spacers are placed between the top and bottom panels so that the width of the seams over the entire area remains the same.

Step 4 Near the openings, the panels are fastened end-to-end with window frames and window sill. The material should fit snugly on the cuts, the presence of through gaps in the openings is unacceptable.

Step 5 Having completed the wall cladding, they begin to seal the joints with a plaster-adhesive mixture (for example, Bolars ARMIBOND, Osnovit Kaverpliks, KNAUF-Sevener). The dry composition is diluted in water, thoroughly mixed with a mixer and applied with a spatula along the seams. The solution is applied in a thick layer, pressing into the gaps between the panels, the excess is removed.

Step 6 They take a reinforcing fiberglass mesh with cells of 3.5x3.5 mm, cut it into strips 7-8 cm wide and put it on top of the solution so that the seam is located in the center of the strip. Then, the solution is again collected with a spatula, applied to the grid and distributed in an even layer, thoroughly rubbing over the surface. The recesses from the caps of the screws are also sealed with a small amount of glue.

Step 7 The corners of the facade, as well as door and window openings, are reinforced with a special corner with a mesh: a mortar is applied to the corner on both sides, a corner is placed on top, leveled and pressed into the glue, and the mesh is pressed and smoothed with a spatula.

Step 8 Finally, the adhesive solution is applied in a continuous thin layer over the entire surface of the skin. Since the solution dries quickly, it is most convenient to process the wall in squares. The glue is applied, leveled, a reinforcing mesh is laid on top and smoothed with a spatula from the center to the edges, sinking the mesh into the solution by 1/3 of the layer thickness. Adjacent pieces of mesh must be overlapped by a few centimeters.

After the surface dries, the walls are treated with a grater with an emery cloth. This will eliminate small bumps, streaks, traces of the spatula. Then the dust is brushed away with a brush and the facade is covered with a primer.

Video - AQUAPANEL: sealing joints and applying a base reinforcing layer

Finishing

This stage is the most creative, and therefore requires maximum diligence and accuracy. The finished surface should have a characteristic concrete texture, color and shallow relief. Imitation of roughly processed or aged concrete is inappropriate here, such a texture is more suitable for a loft style.

Step 1. Cooking plaster mixture: in the proportions indicated on the package, mix the dry ingredients with water, mix the mass with a mixer at low speed until smooth.

Step 2 Gather the composition on a spatula and distribute it on the wall in an even layer. The application thickness is equal to the thickness of the filler grain. The spatula is kept at the same angle to the surface all the time and the solution is distributed with the same force. Try not to leave traces of the tool and do not return to the sections already covered.

Step 3 When the base layer dries, knead a new portion of the solution and distribute it over the surface in the same way. As soon as the mass begins to set, take a plastic or metal grater and form a texture, rubbing the plaster with effort in a circular motion.

Step 4 After drying, the coating is treated with fine-grained sandpaper, cleaned of dust and covered with a special varnish for stone or water repellent.

As a result of this treatment, the walls will look like polished concrete, which is fully consistent with the minimalist style. For contrast, you can highlight the front area in white by painting the surface. If the house is large, there may be several such zones, the main thing is that the selected zones have a strict rectangular shape.

Video - Minimalist houses

Video - Facade cladding with cement panels

The project of a house in the style of minimalism is carried out in such a way that residents receive maximum amount free space, while each of the pieces of furniture must perform its functions. The main task of this direction is simplicity in the house, as well as effective organization living space, when each of the objects home furniture stands in its place.

Most often, the minimalist style is used in one-story buildings with a total area of ​​​​up to 200 m². When creating the interior of a country house, choose the minimum number of colors and shades, shapes and textures of furniture. The most popular minimalist color combination is black and white.

General characteristics of the style

The style in question is characterized by an open layout. If there are partitions or piers in the rooms, they are restructuring to create an additional free space. If dismantling is not possible load-bearing structures they are partially removed.

You can create a cozy and comfortable atmosphere in a country house by combining lighting. For example, to highlight the main and secondary zones, a large chandelier and spotlights are used. With colored lighting, you can quickly transform a simple interior space into a party room.

One of the main features of the minimalist style is the absence of small decorating interior items, as well as the use of regular geometric shapes. Furniture is selected rectangular, in some cases rounded products are used. All interior items should be plain, without curls and abstract patterns on the surface. Rare wood species, marble and other types of natural stone may be present from the materials.

The most common shades

The interior of the house in the style of minimalism involves the use of two primary colors, the third shade is used to focus on any subject. Application neutral tones here it is reduced to a minimum, the most popular color scheme is considered to be a combination of black and white. As auxiliary shades, beige, green, brown, gray are used.

Most residential premises are decorated in white, and all surfaces are covered with white paint: the floor, the walls, the ceiling, and some pieces of furniture. Accent shades, such as beige or gray, are used to decorate small areas, neutral tones are evenly distributed on all other coatings.

When building a house or cottage in the style of minimalism, you must follow a few simple rules:

• The foundation of a civil building must be monolithic.
• For frame buildings, all load-bearing elements of the walls are preferably made of metal.
• Enclosing structures, walls of buildings are built of foam concrete. Such material has good thermal insulation properties, exerts a minimum load on the foundation.
• Despite the simplicity of style and the need to use natural materials, in two-story buildings, monolithic reinforced concrete floors are required.
• a country house is finished with a warm one, it is acceptable to use it.

Subject to these rules, it is better to pave the yard of a country house with paving stones. The use of trees and flowers on the site will create the effect of unity with nature, but it is better to make a terrace from a natural board.

Structural features

The main feature of the style in question is the desire for convenience. In the premises there is a minimum amount of furniture and other items, which will free up extra space. Soft colors are used to create the interior.

AT country houses and cottages, made in the style of minimalism, there are simple in design, large windows. Most of them are located on the south side of the building, this will contribute to the penetration sunlight to the house, which, in turn, will create a feeling of coziness and comfort.

For facade decoration it is recommended to use only natural materials, for example, wooden lining. To decorate the plinth, natural or artificial, ceramic products or concrete are usually used. The facade of the building is done in soft colors, beige, green or gray colors are used to focus on individual details.

Building materials

When choosing materials for decorating any room of the house, made in the style of minimalism, it is recommended to give preference only to natural products.

Here can be used:

• fabric and leather;
• wooden structures;
• a rock;
• glass (frosted or clear).

It is not excluded the possibility of combining natural materials with artificial ones, for example, wood with plastic. So that these combinations do not conflict with each other, it is desirable to think over the interaction of their surfaces. Rough finish goes well with matte, polished finish with glossy.

One-story house project

Architects, when designing buildings in a minimalist style, give priority to one-story houses with usable area up to 200 m?. High windows and the same doors are used here. The project provides for a terrace, which is used as a place of rest for all family members.

All houses or cottages usually consist of one main (bedroom, living room, children's room) and several auxiliary spaces that are used for domestic needs. For the latter, a separate extension may be provided. A boiler is installed here, inventory is laid out, which allows you to unload the living space.

Two-story house project

Such buildings are recommended to be used for a large family, they will perfectly fit into the surrounding landscape design, will be functional, comfortable and practical. When drafting projects two-story house several closed facades, but the front side of the building must be fully glazed.

During construction work, it is desirable to use the same materials as for the construction of a one-story house. The selection of finishing products should be carried out before the installation of the building, which will create a harmonious connection of all structural elements. The foundation is used monolithic reinforced concrete, as most often used natural tiles.

House projects

As we have already said, when creating cottages or country houses in the style of minimalism, preference is given to simple one-story buildings.

At the design stage, it is necessary to take into account all the features of the future construction:

• number of storeys;
• dimensions of the future home;
• materials used;
• functionality.

One-story buildings are small in size; additional buildings are attached to them for storing inventory and other household items that have no place in residential premises. The two-storey house will be an ideal solution for a large family. When creating such projects, you can provide a place to relax, a terrace.

As the main building material bearing walls it is recommended to use foam block. The roof of the house is made of tiles or roofing materials. At the design stage Special attention should be given convenient layout rooms.

Recently, there has been widespread frame houses, with their utility corresponding to the spirit of minimalism.

Pros and cons of frame houses

The main features of these buildings are:

• low cost (subject to the use of modern building materials, except for glued beams);
• minimum construction time;
• low cost of heat carriers due to the use of effective heat-insulating materials;
• no shrinkage of the building during operation;
• ease of finishing work.

As you can see, frame houses have a mass positive characteristics, but such buildings also have disadvantages:

• insufficient sound insulation of floors;
• fragility;
• high degree of fire hazard, the possibility of damage to load-bearing structures by fungus and mold;
• the need for professional drafting of the project, which will avoid problems during the operation of the building in the future.

Japanese minimalism

Modern styles that have come to us from other cultures are slightly different from standard architectural and design solutions. For example, Japanese minimalism does not use plastic. In the first place here are paper, wood and stone.

The salient features of this design are:

• careful space planning ;
• the use of small furniture;
• interior partitions are made of paper or wood;
• the use of beige, pink-brown, cherry, black tones in the interior.

Scandinavian minimalism

This style is somewhat different from the previous one. Here, instead of small, sometimes "floating in the air" furniture, massive objects are used. The facades of buildings are finished with products made of wood or stone, during interior design the simplest forms are present.

To create a beautiful and cozy interior, white color is used. Auxiliary shades are yellow and blue, burgundy, green and red. Lamps here are used to uniformly illuminate the main areas, diffused light is transmitted to surrounding objects due to reflective surfaces and stained glass.

Minimalism is a style of lightness and freedom, simplicity and convenience. Natural light, plenty of space and white colors are its hallmarks. But in order not to turn the interior into a hospital ward, you need to be able to dilute the sterility of minimalism with bright accents.

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Minimalist houses: features and 4 interesting directions

Minimalist houses are becoming popular. The essence of minimalism lies in project construction where conciseness reigns, as well as maximum functionality. The style does not accept piling up of details, massiveness, excesses and pretentiousness, but implies the use of simplicity and immediacy. Let's understand this in more detail.

Characteristics

House designs in a minimalist style, as a rule, do not introduce expensive finishes, but always embody restraint, expressiveness and showiness. Such cottages gracefully fit into the surrounding nature.

The minimalism style has certain features that are similar to the loft or high-tech directions:

1. Concise finish.
2. Large glazing.
3. Spacious interior layout.
4. The predominance of regular lines and strict forms - mostly they are all straight.
5. A small range of colors and shades.

Modern houses are very different from the usual and traditional buildings. First of all, their appearance stands out.

architectural features

If we consider the architectural features, it will be quite difficult to choose one. Can be found at home in the form of:

• An elongated parallelepiped.
• Big cube.
• Uniform pyramid.

Architectural minimalism manifests itself at different levels, ledges and niches are equipped. Asymmetry is also actively used. bright line- open terraces.

Building and finishing materials

Houses in the style of minimalism are quite demanding on finishing materials. Both natural and artificial materials are actively used:

• Metal.
• A rock.
• Concrete.
• Glass.

Walls are often built using brick, concrete finish and steel structures frame type. Aerated concrete and ceramic blocks can be used in modern construction. The choice of material depends on the location of the house and the climatic features of a particular area.

The roof is made of corrugated board and PVC membrane, they most closely correspond to minimalism.

window frames

Windows in minimalism play an important role. Modern projects often include panoramic windows. Designers use glass in partitions and even in walls. More expensive projects may have glass roofs.

Distinctive features window openings minimalist style:

• Non-standard sizes.
• No or minimal jumpers.
• Rectangular windows. Other geometric shapes cannot occur, this is unacceptable.
• Shutters, any lattices, newfangled stained-glass windows, as well as other decorative elements are completely absent.

The absence of decorative elements on the windows of the house is not the most good option if your home is located in a crowded area. In minimalism, glass tinting is preferred. Roller shutters are also available.

Color spectrum

Minimalism is characterized by muted shades that are as close as possible to natural, that is, natural colors. Basic color palette considered to be:

• Beige.
• Sand.
• Woody.
• Dark green.

White and gray scales are recognized as the basis of minimalism. They are found in every project. Colors can be combined with each other, but as a rule, no more than three colors are used. I note that the use of bright colors and rich contrasting combinations will be considered bad form.

Minimalist style: 4 directions

Many say that minimalism is cold and austere. Despite this, he firmly and rather quickly entrenched himself in the style directions of a country house.

Rapprochement with comfort and warmth allowed the emergence of two new trends at once:

• Soft.

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	Direction 1. Soft minimalism These are the softest and most beautiful lines, with color shades. Various textures are actively used. The style is quite warm. There is also a lack of decorative elements, houses are built in restrained forms. As a finish can be used: stones, wood, plaster, plastic, metal. It should be borne in mind that finishing materials should have an imitation of a natural texture. The main color scheme revolves around beige and sandy white.
	Direction 2. Eco-minimalism Natural and environmentally friendly finishing and building materials are actively used. Used for home decoration natural stones, wood, ceramics. Quite often there are wooden houses in this direction. If the owner's budget allows, then solar panels are installed. The main colors of this style direction are all shades of white, beige, gray, blue, salad and emerald.
	Direction 3. Scandinavian style This is a kind of ethnic style that actively uses bold contrasting combinations. It is allowed to use colorful and bright colors.
	Direction 4. Japanese minimalism Meet maximum simple shapes. Monochrome finishes are often used. The residential building is compact. Houses are always rectangular in shape. Colors are used mainly in natural shades: wood, white, dark gray. The arrangement of the building necessarily involves the installation of lighting. Direction Japanese minimalism rarely seen in modern construction. Perhaps this is due to the low level of familiarity with this style.

Features of interior decoration

As finishing material A wide variety of materials can be used:

• WPC panels.
• Decking.
• Plaster.
• Planken.
• Textured panels.

Choice building material depends solely on your preferences and financial capabilities. Materials can be easily combined in color and texture.

Internal layout

The main and central place of the house is always considered the living room. Minimalism is no exception. You can get into the living room directly from the threshold of the house or through the kitchen. A minimalist living room should have space, a minimum amount of furniture, a fireplace and a large aquarium.

There is also a kitchen and dining room on the ground floor. Often this is a combined room. The classic version includes a terrace, which can be accessed through glass doors in the kitchen. Well, if on the terrace, it will be possible to equip the pool and recreation area.

The second floor should consist only of bedrooms. The number of rooms is built depending on the number of residents.

It is allowed for houses in the style of minimalism to arrange and build an attic. It can become a full-fledged lounge, office or guest bedroom. Exit to the terrace or winter garden also refers to minimalism.

One-story houses rarely appear in minimalism, but such options can be built. To maintain style, it is important not to deviate from the requirements for color, shapes and materials.

For internal arrangement important to use modern furniture made from natural wood. Upholstery upholstered furniture should also be made from natural materials.

Furniture should be:

• Functional.
• Convenient.
• Practical.
• Elegant.

For walls it is better to choose light color schemes, and here flooring it is better to choose a contrast. Harmoniously with light plaster on the wall looks brown wood floor, ceramic tiles, natural laminate gray color. It is extremely rare to acquire linoleum, but it is practically incompatible with the minimalist style.

It is practically unacceptable to use different textures and bright colors. The color scheme consists of gray, brown, cream and white shades.

Quite often, marble is found in interior design. It is good to use it in the bathroom and in the kitchen. Marble tiles can also be used by the pool, in the hallway.

• It is desirable that the decoration of walls and floors includes the use of natural wood, wood or plaster.
• Minimalism requires the use of abundant glazing. Glass partitions look good. If desired, they can be decorated with various materials.
• The rooms are distinguished by high ceilings and a wide area.
• Choose high and massive lamps, they will also visually emphasize the height of the walls.

Correct style accents will create lighting. Well, if it is located at different levels. For this, plasterboard ceilings, niches in the walls, spotlights are used. Minimalism is round and flat chandeliers, as well as wall sconces.

Conclusion

Minimalist houses are unique buildings that are in harmony with nature. Such houses easily fit into any landscape projects. The facade of the house can be the most diverse, but the use of natural materials is considered the most correct and harmonious.

Internal space, direct sunlight, and lack of pretentiousness will create a wonderful project for a country house. Have you already come up with your project in the style of minimalism? Share your impressions in the comments, and don't forget to watch the video in this article.

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